1990 Chevrolet C15 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Chevrolet C15 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1990 Chevrolet C15. The part named most often is seat belts, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and body and structure (2). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts3 38%
- Brakes2 25%
- Body and structure2 25%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “While driving, during side impact 3:00 on right front passenger side, at approx. 40mph driver's shoulder/lap belt fail to retract, result hit steering column.”
NHTSA complaint #965109, filed 1995-05Brakes: “Consumer was driving the ABS anti lock brake light came on it will not go off . Tt the brake system warning light came on while driving although the brakes did not feel as though they were applied.”
NHTSA complaint #974285, filed 1995-11Transmission and drivetrain: “A/t: driveshaft made out of aluminum, has fiber glass sleeve, moisture caused corrosion at rear end of driveshaft; driveshaft failed; loss vehicle power. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #973108, filed 1995-10Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 90V108000Jun 4, 1990Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkagesCovers: Chevrolet C15 1990, K15 1990, GMC C15 1990 +13 more
Loose pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket could disengage from the nut.
Recall details for the 1990 Chevrolet C15 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 Chevrolet C15.
Other model years of the Chevrolet C15
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 26 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 60 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 41 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 35 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 14 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C15 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Chevrolet C15 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1990 Chevrolet C15 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Chevrolet C15 is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1990 Chevrolet C15 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.